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Gate Research (2025.1.11-2025.1.17): On January 20, Polyhedra introduced a new Zero-Knowledge Bootcamp with five specialized tracks, including zkML, to boost zero-knowledge proof technology development and enhance the blockchain ecosystem. That same day, Tether launched USDT0 on Kraken's Ethereum Layer 2 network, Ink—an innovation utilizing LayerZero's omnichain fungible token standard. On January 21, EigenLayer deployed its Rewards v2 protocol upgrade to the mainnet, implementing its first improvement proposal (ELIP-001). Also, on January 21, the Ethereum Foundation committed 50,000 ETH to the DeFi ecosystem, with initial test transactions completed on Aave.

This post will delve into the next evolution of rollups: Booster rollups. Booster rollups not only build upon the foundation laid by based rollups but also push the boundaries of Ethereum's composability. But how exactly do we expand this composability?

SOON Network introduces a Merkle tree structure within the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) to address the issue of missing global state roots. This enhancement strengthens SVM's capabilities in integrity verification, fraud proofs, and cross-layer operations within the aggregation system. By embedding the state root directly into the SVM blockchain, SOON improves security and scalability, providing stronger support for SVM aggregation.

Recently, an exciting proposal that promises to solve the problem has been found, and we would like to talk about it — BuilderNet. But before that, let’s explore the current block building landscape on Ethereum and compare it to the impact that BuilderNet brings.

TEE technology creates a secure and isolated computing environment to resolve trust issues among communities, developers, and AI Agents. This article explores how Phala Network collaborates with top AI Agent projects to implement TEE in real-world use cases and plans to enhance its token economy to support more applications.

Gate Research (2025.2.1-2025.2.7): On February 1, Uniswap CEO announced that the V4 version will provide lower gas fees for user swaps and increased LP profits. On February 4, Ethereum founder Vitalik indicated that the Pectra upgrade is scheduled for execution in March. On February 4, Movement launched a year-long Cornucopia liquidity enhancement program. On February 6, Syndicate integrated with Alchemy Rollup infrastructure and launched an accelerator program.

Project89 adopts a new way to design Agent Framework. This is a high-performance Agent Framework for game development. Compared with the currently used Agent Framework, it is more modular and has better performance.

This first article takes a look at based rollups—a proposed approach to building rollups that mitigates problems with classic rollups, such as sequencer centralization, liveness risks, and censorship resistance. We'll explore how based rollups work, what benefits they offer, and where the roadblocks to adoption of based rollups lie.

The article delves into the heated debate within the Ethereum community regarding increasing the gas limit, analyzing its potential impact on transaction throughput, gas fees, network activity, DApp development, and Ethereum's "impossible trilemma." It reviews the history of proposals to raise the gas limit, discussing technical considerations such as block size, execution time, validator hardware requirements, and MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) revenue. The article also highlights the risks and opportunities that this change may bring.

Jito is an MEV optimization and liquid staking protocol within the Solana ecosystem. It enhances staking yields through JitoSOL while capturing MEV via block-building mechanisms. By combining JitoSOL with optimized block construction, Jito not only improves validator efficiency but also redistributes MEV rewards, allowing everyday users to benefit indirectly.

By introducing a Block Engine and an MEV auction mechanism, Jito turns transaction ordering into a market-driven process. Searchers submit bundles containing arbitrage opportunities and compete through bidding, while validators select the highest-paying block to maximize profits.

JTO is the native governance token of the Jito Network. As a core piece of MEV infrastructure within the Solana ecosystem, JTO not only represents governance rights but also aligns the interests of validators, stakers, and searchers through protocol revenue and ecosystem incentives. With a total supply of 1 billion tokens, its design aims to balance short-term incentives with long-term growth.

Jito and Marinade are two of the leading liquid staking protocols on Solana. Jito enhances returns through MEV (Maximal Extractable Value), making it suitable for users seeking higher yields. Marinade, on the other hand, offers a more stable and decentralized staking approach, better suited for users with lower risk tolerance. The key difference lies in how each protocol generates yield and structures risk.

2Z is the core token of the DoubleZero network, used to pay for network connectivity and computing resources, incentivize nodes, and support protocol governance. Through a carefully designed distribution model and dynamic incentive mechanisms, 2Z connects physical infrastructure supply with on-chain demand, enabling value capture while driving long-term ecosystem growth.

DoubleZero separates data filtering from high-performance transmission through a dual-ring network architecture. The outer ring uses FPGA hardware to filter invalid traffic and verify signatures, while the inner ring relies on dedicated fiber to enable low-latency data transfer. Combined with decentralized task scheduling, on-chain verification, and incentive mechanisms, DoubleZero builds an efficient and trustworthy communication layer that significantly improves blockchain consensus efficiency.